Southern Kings expand Super Rugby training squad

South African Super Rugby franchise the Southern Kings have added to their Super Rugby training squad with the addition of players from Border Bulldogs, South Western Districts and Sharks on a trial basis.

Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, said these players had joined the Southern Kings on a trial basis, and that a final squad would only be announced towards the end of January.

Crous also confirmed that Tighthead Prop, Jacobie Adriaanse, who recently returned to South Africa having spent time with French Top 14 side Montpellier, had been signed. He said the Kings had also secured the services of Lock Schalk Oelofse (27) who was on loan from SWD for the season.

“We are still in the process of negotiating with other players and with the other unions, but we have made significant progress over the December break and things are looking positive, with more player announcements expected over the coming weeks,” said Crous.

Head Coach, Deon Davids, said there was a sense of quiet optimism among the players at the first orientation meeting this morning.

“The players are all very positive and excited about the season ahead,” he said.

Davids said the first week would focus on testing, as well as team building, with a number of workshops also planned. He said more rugby orientated training would begin in earnest from next week.

Shortly before the December break last year, the Kings confirmed the signings of:

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